Obituaries
Ed Hood
Jun 8, 2017
Robert Edward Hood, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born in Scott County, he had lived in this area most of his life. He worked in construction for several years. The last few years he had been a patient at Holston Manor. The family would like to extend a special thanks for their care...
Grace Morrison Hayes
Jun 8, 2017
Grace Morrison Hayes, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Jackie, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late C.H. and Pearl Fincher Morrison.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Carl J. Hayes; sons-in-law, Clarence Hill and Tony Odom; sister, Hattie Taylor;...
Kathy Merrill Panaranto
Jun 6, 2017
Kathy Merrill Panaranto, 61, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and acquired many job skills through her desire to conquer any employment challenge. She had a lifelong love of animals, especially cats and horses. What Kathy believed, she believed fiercely. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Willie "Bill" Skeens
Jun 4, 2017
Willie "Bill" Skeens, 56, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2017, at his home. He lived and worked in Kingsport his entire life. He was a roofer and carpenter by trade. Bill was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving father and husband.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Murphy and Nellie Waycaster; paternal...
Shirley Cross
Jun 4, 2017
Shirley Cross, 65, Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was a well loved and active member of Elim Baptist Church for over 40 years where she served as assistant secretary. Shirley loved her family, especially James, Tim and Hunter.She was preceded in death by her father, Everett "Lightning" Light.Shirley is survived...
"Nana" Cathy Cravens Dunn
Jun 2, 2017
"Nana" Cathy Cravens Dunn, 64, of Fall Branch, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She attended Fall Branch High School and graduated class of 1971. Cathy was passionate about her job with the Washington County School System, particularly her time at Daniel Boone High School. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cathy had a heart...
Brenda V. Simpson
Jun 1, 2017
Brenda V. Simpson, 73, of Kingsport, went home to the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2017 in the comfort of her own home with her girls by her side.She was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed traveling the country with her husband. Brenda was an active member of Browder's Chapel and enjoyed fund raisers with the Ladies Auxiliary....
Reece Jenkins
May 31, 2017
Reece Jenkins, 72, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at The University of Arkansas Medical Center after a brief bout with cancer. Born in Kingsport and raised in Church Hill, he had resided in Kingsport since 1978. Reece was a graduate of Church Hill High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired from Tennessee...
Ronald W. Poss
May 31, 2017
Ronald W. Poss, 69, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, after a 3 year battle with Alzheimer's. Originally from Smithville, Tennessee, he had resided in Blountville for 57 years. Ronnie was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Poss. He was an extremely social person with a natural "gift of gab" and never met a...
Willie Quillen
May 30, 2017
Willie Quillen, 82, Fall Branch, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Willie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.The family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral...
Jennifer Church
May 29, 2017
Her incredible life began in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 18, 1968. Growing up, she lived in Kansas City, Indianapolis, and finally settled in Kingsport, Tennessee. She worked several jobs in the Tri Cities, from her first as a hostess at Rush Street, to most recently with BAE. She had her son, Alex, and later married Jay and gave birth...
James Curtis Moles
May 27, 2017
James Curtis Moles, 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center, after a brave battle with cancer.He is preceded in death by his parents, James Moles and Annabelle Carter Moles; and his brother, Oran Moles.James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen Moles; three sons, Tommy Jobe, Harold...
William (Kenny) Kenneth Way
May 27, 2017
William Kenneth Way, 65, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born in Sullivan County, he graduated from Sullivan High. He worked in construction for several years as an electrician. Kenny then worked for Joy Mining Equipment, 28 years of service. He loved to work, and loved the people he worked with. Kenny loved and was invested...
Floyd Otho Begley
May 27, 2017
Floyd Otho Begley, 75, of Kingsport, entered the sleep of death to await the promised resurrection in paradise on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He devoted his life to Jehovah as one of his witnesses. Floyd enriched many lives, he was kind and strong, and funny, and so many other things. He never knew a stranger, and always helped when he...
Wilma L. Salyers
May 26, 2017
Wilma L. Salyers, 84, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017.She enjoyed living on the farm and tending to her cows. She was a member of Vernon Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Sullivan South cafeteria.Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Salyers; her son, Charles "Butch" Wilson, Jr.; granddaughters, Patricia Salyers and Cecilia Baker; and...
Loretta "Terri" McNutt Berry
May 24, 2017
Loretta "Terri" McNutt Berry, 62, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Terri attended Faith Community Fellowship with her family. Prior to that, she served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and vacation bible school teacher at West Colonial Hills Baptist. Terri loved singing...
Leroy Clyde Jones
May 23, 2017
Leroy Clyde Jones, of Fall Branch, TN, joined his heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, after an extended illness following a stroke and Alzheimers. He was a graduate of Ketron High School. He was a life-long lover of the Tennessee Walking Horse. He was member of Vermont United Methodist Church and attended Sullivan Baptist Church.He was preceded in death...
Margaret Barnes Byrd
May 22, 2017
Margaret Barnes Byrd, lovingly known by her family as Maggie Lou, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017 at the age of 93, in Saginaw, Michigan.She was born, Margaret Louise Turpin, to Anne Southward Egerton and James Schafter Turpin on July16, 1923 in Northfork, W. Virginia. Margaret graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. She married Ferrell E. Barnes...
Levonda Sue "Bonnie" Chapman
May 22, 2017
Levonda Sue "Bonnie" Chapman, 65, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017. Born in Lebanon, VA on July 30, 1951, a daughter of the late Homer and Elzema Lambert, she had resided in this area for the last 45 years. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mom, nana, sister, friend and caregiver who was an...
Todd Shutko
May 21, 2017
Todd Shutko, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Kingsport.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Goodman Shutko, and grandparents, Joe and Margaret Shutko, and Jim and Bonnie Goodman, all of Kingsport, TN.Todd is survived by his son, Jonathan Shutko; daughter, Teddi Shutko; father, Ted Shutko; and sister, Teddi Bonadies.Todd's wishes were to be cremated....
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